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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
4
The stock market eased continuing its decline from a 1969 high as the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 932.01 at noon, down 0.3 on the day. The 60 stock average slipped to 332.0 with mixed results across sectors and several delays on notable listings amid merger plans.
New residents of Thomasville include Henry C. Miller 115 Edgewood Dr Johnny R Johnson 317 Clair Dr William E Brown E Pinetree Blvd off Boston Rd Mathis Trailer Park James Dodd Pavo Rd Dale Griggs Rose City Estates Trailer Park estate 16 Tallahassee Rd John Harris 415 Myrtle Dr Simon Lewis 18 Skyline Dr R E Lawson 1806 Cogar Ave returnee and O W Rice 130 North Dawson apt.
June daily month kick off features a milk contest between Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvine and Florida counterpart Doyle Conner. Conner’s cow remains calm while Irvine’s milker thrashes, sending a bucket flying multiple times. The Dairy Council of South Georgia awards the trophy to Conner. lunch follows with Thomas County milk producers.
Decatur County adopts four term Superior Court trials replacing two to speed criminal cases and prevent docket overload. Sessions set for the first Mondays in February May August and November, with grand juries meeting May and November unless the judge directs otherwise. The City Court becomes Civil and Criminal Court of Decatur County under Judge James M. Pace and Bruce Kirberg, with unchanged jurisdiction.
Mrs Nell Slater of Thom asville was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake as she let her small dog out. The snake resting at the door was killed. She was treated at Archbold Memorial Hospital and dismissed in good condition. Another snakebite victim, K D Edwards of Pensacola, was treated after a fishing trip weekend.
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Camp Safety Patrol sponsored by the Georgia State Patrol safety education division. The camp, on 17 acres beside Lake Blackshear near Cordele, offers a week of safety education and recreation for 8 to 16 year olds at a cost of 1.1 per child. Write Lt. J. E. Johnson at Post Office Box 1582 Albany Ga. 31702 for details.
Atlanta led with 2,800 cattle receipts across six markets, steady vs last week. Prices ranged from 19.75 to 38.50 for slaughter classes, with feeders and calves showing several high points and medium demand as Florida fruit and Georgia vegetables also moved on the market.
Thomasville Georgia hog receipts show mixed demand with barrows and gilts uneven and generally steady. Plant delivered sales quoted for No 1-3 200-230 lb hogs at 24.00 to 25.00 dollars, 2-3 190-240 lb at 23.00 to 24.25, and 2-4 240-270 lb at 22.50 to 23.50 dollars.
William B. Becknell, 14, of 206 Pembroke, was slightly hurt when his bicycle collided with a car driven by Ethel Joyce Watkins, 19, of 216 Robin Hood Road. The accident happened at the Robin Hood Road Doncaster Drive intersection, city police reported.
The Times Enterprise calendar notes a Tuesday 7 p.m. gathering of the Pilot Club at the Elks Club.
Wednesday events include adult ceramics at the Thomasville YMCA from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. sessions. 7:30 p.m. Jaycees and Rotary/Chamber activities at Downtown Motor Inn. 2 p.m. student ceramics at the YMCA. a buffet and entertainment night at the Elks Club.
Mrs. V. C. McGinty of 2494 Patterson St. reported her mailbox was crushed Sunday night. Police note it is one of several mailbox vandalism complaints in recent weeks.
In Pittsburgh the Clairton High School band staggered and collapsed during a parade as temperatures neared 90 degrees. Over 50 marchers, about half the band, were affected by heat exhaustion. 15 were hospitalized briefly before being released. Band director Don Caligula cited acetate uniforms restricting air flow and announced looser, older uniforms for majorettes and others. The event opened the Pennsylvania State Lions Club convention.
Ozie Paytive of 114 Lester Street reported a break in Sunday when someone forced the rear door and stole a pistol from his bedroom. Sgt. Richard Barkley noted the theft occurred last night.
Burglars entered Thomasville Dodge on W. Clay Street over the weekend and stole a small safe containing about $4 and $10 in assorted change from a petty cash box in the parts department, according to Capt. Alex Butler.
City Manager J Eldon Mariott announces two new hires in Mansfield West from Thomasville joins as engineering aide III and Carence F Taylor from Valdosta named plumbing and building inspector. West comes from Albany and state highway work. Taylor previously ran his own plumbing business in Dasher.
Mrs Shirley Dene Clark 29 Grovetown died May 31 at Ft Gordon hospital Augusta funeral 4 p.m. today at New Bethal Baptist Church burial Braswell Funeral Home church cemetery Survivors include husband Clifford B Clark two sons Victor and Vincia three daughters Janette Judy and Jackie two brothers Clyde Frazier and Jerry Frazier. Miss Daisy Butler 64 Cairo died today at a Cairo hospital extended illness services 4 p.m. Wednesday Eastside Baptist Church burial Clark's Funeral Home Butler Cemetery Whigham Surviving three sisters Mrs Roy Evzell Mrs Maggie Ezell and Mrs Norman Keily six nephews six nieces.
Thomas Williams Jr. died Monday at a Jackson hospital. Hatcher-Peoples Funeral Home to announce services. Martha Menefield died today at her home after an extended illness. Hadley's Funeral Home to announce services.
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